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MK08 CMV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,990 mi
Last recorded66,990 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,990 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,433 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,722 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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MK08 CMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK08 CMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MK08 CMV?

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What year was MK08 CMV registered?

MK08 CMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is MK08 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 CMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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